Banding Technician

Banding Technician

Nichiha USA Inc. is an innovative, highly technical cement fiber manufactory company, with a state-of-the-art production facilities and is an industry leader in fiber cement processing. Nichiha is seeking Operator Technicians who will be responsible for safely producing high quality products at their Macon, GA facility.

SAFETY:

1) Understand and follow all safety procedures:

a) Current on all safety trainings

b) Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hats)

2) Complete General Plan Safety Certification within the first 2 weeks.

3) Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas.

4) Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures.

KEY TASKS:

1) Own safety, housekeeping and quality.

2) Efficiently operate equipment to achieve key performance indicators (KPI), safety, quality, production and cost.

3) Setup equipment based on SOP’s and good run settings.

4) Ensure Standard Work is completed timely and accurately.

5) Recognize non-conforming, out-of-spec parameters.

6) Ensure daily paperwork is complete and accurate.

7) Will be cross-trained in areas of Raw Materials and Packaging.

8) Maintain support equipment in accordance with specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Experience working with banding equipment and associated hardware.

2) Experience with ERP/Inventory Control Systems

3) Experience with and licensed to drive PIV equipment.

4) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and written procedures.

5) Computer experience, be able to navigate through multiple screens.

6) Be productive and stay on task with little or no supervision.

7) Must be willing to work flexible hours.

8) Mechanical aptitude and experience, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) Respirators and face shields must be worn when necessary, appropriate fascial grooming required to ensure effectiveness

2) Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, climbing, reaching, and stooping.

3) Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs. and to push-pull up to 60 lbs.

4) Must be able to work in an environment which is dusty and noisy.

5) Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.

BEHAVIORS:

1) Safety

a) Holds Self and Others accountable

b) Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”

c) Shares lessons learned on safety practices

d) Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care

2) Cooperation

a) Team Player

b) Treats others with respect

c) Helps others

d) Communicates effectively

e) Thinks of team after self

3) Personal Awareness

a) Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses

b) Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)

c) Open to constructive feedback

d) Actively seeks ways to develop

4) Knowledge and Problem Solving

a) Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills

b) Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve

c) Offers pragmatic solutions

d) Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods

5) Imitative and Productivity

a) Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)

b) Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues

c) Adaptive to new ways of improvement

d) Questions current status for improvements